**Overview** **Sr. Maintenance Specialist |** Hiring Immediately **| Kinston,** **NC** **Compensation Includes:** + Starting Pay Rate of **$32.32 - 35.20/hour** depending on experience - paid weekly **Available Shift:** + 1st: 8:00am - 4:00pm + 3rd: 12:00pm - 8:00am **Benefits Include:** + Medical, Dental, Vision + Prescription drug coverage + 401K with a company match + New Hire Wellness Bonus (see plan details) + Healthcare and Dependent day care flexible spending accounts + Corporate discounts The Mechanic is responsible for the repair, troubleshooting and servicing of all equipment. The specific duties are to include but are not limited to the repair and preventive maintenance of Thermoforming machines and all auxiliary equipment related the department. This includes all electric, hydraulic, and pneumatic areas of equipment. **Responsibilities** + Perform all preventative maintenance on machinery and auxiliary equipment as required and as delegated by Manager + Rebuild all machine parts as necessary and installs as needed + Perform prep work, set up and installation of new equipment + Ensure all equipment and machinery is operating properly during his her shift + Must be able to read and understand electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic blueprints and sketches + Must be to read and use the following tools: ruler, micrometer, calipers, and assorted hand tools + Must be able to read with comprehension, repair manuals for machinery + Perform designs, fabrications, weld and burn with torch as needed + Need some basic lathe and milling machine experience + Ensure that proper lock-out / tag-out procedures are adhered to while performing work on machines or equipment + Assure all areas around equipment are safe and keep work area clean and organized at all times + Must have overall mechanical knowledge in all facets of manufacturing operations and equipment to ensure operations run efficiently and smoothly **Qualifications** + Must have 5+ years experience in maintenance, preferably in manufacturing + Must be able to read (blueprints) with comprehension and application and, perform math functions + Must be knowledgeable in electrical systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, blueprint reading (mechanical/electrical), understanding of welding and fabrication + Previous electrical experience with troubleshooting capabilities + Must be knowledge on basic controls, VFDs, PLC and PC + Knowledge of electrical repairs and duties + Experience in using all common hand and power tools + Skills to service and provide general building maintenance **Pactiv Evergreen** is now a part of Novolex. Novolex is a leading manufacturer of food, beverage, and specialty packaging that supports multiple industries, including foodservice, restaurant delivery and carryout, food processing, grocery and retail, and industrial sectors. Our innovative product portfolio is designed to meet the diverse needs of businesses worldwide and the millions of customers they serve. Through continuous investment in research and development, we are committed to engineering more sustainable choices for the future. Our extensive manufacturing network spans North America and Europe, including two world-class plastic film recycling centers. Discover more about Novolex, our 20,000+ family members and our commitment to innovation and sustainability at www.novolex.com. _Novolex is committed to providing equal employment opportunity in all employment practices, including but not limited to, selection, hiring, promotion, transfer, and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to age, race, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, handicap or disability, genetics, citizenship status, service member or veteran status, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law. Any individual, who because of his or her disability, needs an accommodation in connection with an aspect of the Company’s application process should contact hrcompliance@novolex.com._ Novolex is a drug-free workplace. Candidates are subject to a drug test (excluding THC*/marijuana/cannabis) and background check at the time of offer. * THC testing ONLY when such testing is required by law. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines and applicable laws. Pactiv Evergreen employees are subject to post-hire drug and alcohol testing in accordance with company policies. **Job Locations** _US-NC-Kinston_ **ID** _2025-28323_ **Category** _Operations_ **Position Type** _Full Time_ **Pay Type** _Hourly_